Articles tagged under: USDA
Setting the Stage for Firm Prices Going into ’22
Published July 1, 2021
USDA's June acreage report was more in-line with historical averages. “U.S. corn acres came in at 92.7 million acres, less than the average trade estimate. Soybean acres came in at 87.6 million acres, more than one million acres less than…USDA Takes a Closer Look at North Dakota’s Drought
Published June 30, 2021
North Dakota Stockmen’s Association Executive Vice-President Julie Ellingson attended the meeting with USDA officials in Mandan Wednesday. "Of course, what North Dakota livestock producers need the most is rain and that doesn't happen with a policy change, but we've asked…Stocks Situation Gets Tighter
Published June 30, 2021
USDA’s Quarterly Stocks report shows U.S. corn supplies as of June 1 at 4.1 billion bushels, down 18 percent from last year. Quarterly usage is reported at 3.8 billion bushels, up 630 million from a year ago. Soybean stocks in…U.S. Potato Industry Concerned About Fresh Potato Access in Mexico
Published June 29, 2021
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack and the Mexican Agriculture Secretary Víctor Villalobos Arámbula will meet in August to discuss Mexico’s ban on the full-imports of fresh U.S. potatoes. Ahead of that meeting, the National Potato Council, Northern Plains Potato Growers Association…Climate Change Funding Available for MN Farmers
Published June 24, 2021
Minnesota farmers can now apply for assistance through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program or EQIP to plan and implement voluntary conservation practices. This is part of USDA’s $10 million investment in climate smart agriculture. For more details including state specific…Biden Names More USDA and Ag Appointees
Published June 24, 2021
President Biden nominated Homer Wilkes as the Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment at the USDA. Wilkes is from Mississippi and serves as the Director of Gulf of Mexico Ecosystem Restoration Team. Wilkes previously served as the Acting Associate…Drought Remains the Ongoing Issue
Published June 20, 2021
The drought remains an ongoing issue for farmers this year. "There's a double whammy going on right now in the Northern Plains," explained Dennis Todey, director, USDA Midwest Climate Hub. "There's a lack of rain and then, there's been very…Torres Small Nominated for USDA Rural Development Under Secretary
Published June 18, 2021
President Biden nominated Xochitl Torres Small as the Under Secretary of Rural Development at the USDA. Torres Small grew up in New Mexico. She previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives on the House Ag Committee. In a statement,…USDA to Disperse Biofuels, Livestock COVID Relief
Published June 15, 2021
In March, USDA announced $6 billion in available funds through pandemic assistance for new programs or existing efforts. Within the next 60 days, USDA will be implementing those funds. This includes $700 million for biofuels producers, $400 million for a…